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TIL Walmart gives its managers a 53-page handbook called “A Manager’s Toolbox to Remaining Union-Free ” which provides helpful strategies and tips for union-busting.

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DQxXr TIL: the 1966 song “For What It’s Worth” by Buffalo Springfield was not written about the Vietnam War. The song was actually written about the protests/riots on L.A.’s Sunset Strip that occurred because the LA County began enforcing a 10 p.m. curfew for anyone under 18.
8aBYX TIL: Bob Vila, famous handy man, was actually fired from This Old House. They paid him crap money and then demanded he drop his sponsorships that actually brought him income when Home Depot complained.
aoPo TIL in Japan women give chocolates to men on Valentine’s Day and the men reciprocate it a month later for White Day.
8aY8a TIL that Stephen Hawking hosted a party for time travelers, but no one came. he sent the invites out after the event with the thought that anyone who could time travel would go back and show up to the party
nMpd TIL South Koreans are required by law to use Internet Explorer for shopping and banking.